Free Arizona permit practice tests with 1011 exam-style questions, a timed mock exam sized to the real test, flashcards, a road-sign quiz, and an on-device AI tutor grounded in the official Arizona driver handbook. The official Arizona written knowledge test has 30 questions and requires 80% to pass.
About the Arizona written test
Knowledge (written) test: 30 multiple-choice questions from the Arizona Driver License Manual (form 99-0117); you must answer 24 correctly (80%) to pass. Can be taken at home (proctored "Permit Test @ Home") or in an MVD office.
Road (skills) test: Demonstrates driving ability; a score of 80 points or higher is required to pass. May be administered by MVD or an authorized third-party provider.
Getting licensed in Arizona
Graduated Instruction Permit (Stage 1): Available at age 15 years 6 months. Requires passing the written knowledge and vision tests, having supporting documents and a parent/guardian sign approval (or a notarized application), and getting a photo taken in an office. The permit holder must always be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old seated in the front passenger seat beside the learner. The permit is valid for 12 months (re-verified 2026-07-07) and must be held at least 6 months (or until age 18) before the Class G license can be issued.
Class G License (Stage 2): Available at age 16. Before applying, the teen must complete supervised driving practice, certified on ADOT form 96-0223 (Driving Practice Certificate):
30 hours of supervised driving (including at least 10 hours at night), or
20 hours (including at least 6 hours at night) if the applicant completed a driver education program offered by a traffic survival school or a certified defensive driving school approved by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Arizona written-test FAQ
What is the minimum age to apply for an Arizona graduated instruction permit?
15 years 6 months.
How long is the graduated instruction permit valid?
12 months.
How long must you hold the instruction permit before getting a Class G license?
At least 6 months (or until age 18).
How many hours of supervised driving practice are required (without driver ed)?
30 hours, including at least 10 at night.
How many supervised hours are required if you completed driver education?
20 hours, including at least 6 at night.
How old must the supervising driver be on a permit, and where must they sit?
At least 21, seated in the front passenger seat.
During the first 6 months of a Class G license, what is the nighttime curfew?
Midnight to 5:00 a.m. (with limited exceptions for work, school, or emergencies).
How many passengers under 18 may a new Class G driver carry in the first 6 months?
No more than one, unless they are siblings or a parent/guardian is present.